Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1980)

This intriguing story is set in the 1930s at a country house, where two amateur sleuths, Bobby Jones and Lady Frankie Derwent, try to unravel the mystery behind a tale of murder, suspense and false identities. And the only clues the two have to go on are the puzzling last words of a dying man. Featuring characters created by Agatha Christie, Why Didn't They Ask Evans is a classic crime thriller sure to please murder-mystery fans.

Cast (14)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Francesca Annis

Lady Frances Derwent

John Gielgud

Reverend Jones

Bernard Miles

Dr. Thomas

Eric Porter

Dr. Nicholson

Leigh Lawson

Roger Bassington-ffrench

James Warwick

Bobby Jones

Madeline Smith

Moira Nicholson

Connie Booth

Sylva Bassington-ffrench

Joan Hickson

Mrs. Rivington

Lynda La Plante

Mrs. Roberts

Doris Hare

Rose Pratt

James Cossins

Henry Bassington-ffrench

Robert Longden

Badger Beadon

R

Roland Davies

Dr. George Arbuthnot

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